Summerhill Borough Council Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting June 9, 2020  The: regular monthly meeting for Summerhill Borough Council was opened by President Daryl Council members present; Brad Bodenschatz, Daryl Bodenschatz, Russell Jones, Becky  Bodenschatz with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.  Templeton and Joni Trovato.  Others present; Secretary/reasurer Laura L. Penatzer, Electric Secretary/Tax Collector Karmen The minutes from the previous meeting were approved by a motion from Becky Templeton, Byamotion from Russell Jones, the financial statements from the previous meeting were The bills were approved with a motion from Becky Templeton, second by Joni Trovato,  Baumgardner, Street Commissioner Tom Susko and Ron Portash (Mainline).  second by Joni Trovato, unanimous approval.  approved, second by Joni Trovato, unanimous approval.  unanimous approval.  No fund transfer is needed for the paying of the bills. The budgets for the end of May were reviewed, being at 42%.  Correspondence:  The minutes from the Forest Hills Municipal Authority were: reviewed. be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30am in Ebensburg. ist tol be on June 17th at the Adams Township municipal building.  The minutes from Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency were discussed, with the next meeting to There was no meeting held for the Forest Hills Regional Alliance last month. The next meeting The monthly activities report for Croyle Township Police for the month of May had five  incidents. Old Business:  There were fifteen delinquent light accounts on the. June report, with certified letters to be sent out after. July 10th. This would give all delinquents six months, instead of three to catch up.    Minutes of 06/09/20 Page e2of3  The steps at the parks will begin restoration within one week by H & S Remodeling. The street committee will inspect the sidewalks and contact Kishmo, EADS and PennDOT,if  necessary, with the findings.  Prices continue to be received for The Welcome to Summerhill signs. Codification is currently pending the committee's approval.  Beauty Lawn has sprayed the ballfield and surrounding areas, with Councilman Brad Bodenschatz to contact Beauty Lawn regarding signs that were not erected after they sprayed and to why under the bleachers wasi not sprayed. Discussion was held regarding using the old 125th signage to reface and use for when spraying is done. Councilwoman Becky Templeton will Questions arose: regarding the bathrooms at the ballfield, with COVID. It was the consensus of Council tol keep the bathrooms open, to clean the bathrooms daily, with the Street Commissioner toj paint the walls. The pavilion will also be open: for events to borough residents, following PennDOT will be contacted tol havel Mike Bowser measure West Jackson street curbing, then the project will be advertised for sealed bids, per Mike Bowser's: suggestions, tol be opened at the Ordinance 3-2020; an ordinance of Summerhill Borough, establishing a credit for borough earned income tax and: real estate tax for active volunteer fire department members and establishing procedures and rules to claim this credit, was approved, by a motion from Becky  contact RPM to see ift that can be done.  County guidelines.  July 14th meeting.  Templeton, second by Joni Trovato. Bodenschatz,B. Bodenschatz,D. Jones,R.  Abstained Abstained Yes  Templeton,B. Trovato,J.  Yes Yes  Street Commissioner Tom Susko remarks that he will be using sand not silica at the volleyball court and he will be purchasing ai new net. The crosswalks have been painted and twenty-two new boxes have been replaçed for the flowers around town by volunteers Ruth Furchalk, Vivian  Hogue and Rose Tripp. New Business:  A chicken permit was received from Jeffrey Rolla, with Councilwoman Becky Templeton  completing the permit.    Minutes 06/09/20 Page 3of3  Councilman Brad Bodenschatz approaches Council with a suggestion of submitting a bid on a newer bucket truck from Skullkill Haven, PA. Currently the bucket truck is a 1986 International, with the truck up for bids being a 2002 CDL. AM 651 model, no emissions, 9,000 miles, with leveling cables that need replaced and new tires. After some discussion, a motion was made by Russell Jones to place a sealed bid, in the amount of up to $30,000.00, with the discretion of Brad Bodenschatz and Daryl Bodenschatz, second by Becky Templeton; unanimous approval. Trees again this year are becoming an issue, hanging over streets and alleys. 531 Main Street has trees hanging in the alley, with Councilwoman Becky Templeton to discuss the issue with them and an issue at 514 Main Street regarding gravel on the sidewalks. Also, 345 Wendroth Avenue has tree limbs hanging over Orchard Street and the meter box is hanging inappropriately, Street Commissioner Tom Susko questioned Council if he could purchase two-way: radios and four safety signs, with a motion made from Becky Templeton, second by Russell Jones; it was a It is to be noted that when the electric meters are being read by Karmen Baumgardner, she noticed several vehicles that have been sitting; one on Manor Drive, two on Brown Lane, two at 102 Tunnel Street and one on Main Street. The information will be passed along to Croyle Street Commissioner Tom Susko mentions that there are trees in the creek along SR53, with By a1 motion from Russell Jones, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50, second by Joni Trovato,  with Mayor Miller to discuss the issue there.  unanimous approval.  Township police to see if any or all arei in violation. Council giving their approval for him to cut.  unanimous approval.  President Mayor  Secretary/Ireasurer